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HilariusJourney.wordpress.com – WHETHER you live in a city or are just visiting, bicycle haring programs are a great way to get around and explore the area quickly.

If you’re new to cycling they’re also a good way to get started without investing in a bike of your own, with most programs providing a cheap form of transport, not to mention a workout!

We look at some of the latest bike-sharing schemes launching around the world to help you cycle your way around.

Los Angeles

The Us City is one of the most recent to announce a bike-sharing scheme, with 1000 public bikes held in the city on July 7.

The bikes are available at 65 locations in the downtown area of the city including Chinatown, Union Station and city hall.

Those who hold a metro card and the general public, including those who are just visiting the city, will be able to use the bikes starting Aug 1.

As one of the most traffic-clogged cities in the world it’s good news for commuters and those looking to leave their car at home and get around the city in a cheap, easy, and health way.

Vancouver

The Canadian west coast city, already known for being home to an active population, is set to launch its public bike share system in the coming months with 1,500 bikes and 150 bike stations set to be in operation by the end of the summer. Named Mobi, the program is currently offering discounted memberships through June.

Helsinki

Finland’s capital Helsinki will be one of the next major cities to get a bike sharing program, with the city putting its bike sharing system in place from May 1 with the aim to launch 50 bike stations and 500 bikes by summer 2016, increasing these numbers to 1,500 bikes and 150 stations by 2018.

Users will be able to borrow a bike throughout central Helsinki by purchasing a pass for a day, week, or whole season, making it a great option for both visitors and inhabitants.

Belfast

Belfast launched its bike sharing scheme just last year, with the city now boasting 33 docking stations located across the city center.

Cyclists can register as casual users or annual subscribes and the first 30 minutes for each trip is free. And as Belfast Bikes are provided by the bike sharing company nextbike, members can also rent bikes from all nextbike schemes across the world.

Prague

The Czech capital is set to add to its existing bike sharing scheme next year, enabling users to rent thousands of bikes from more than 120 points around the city.

Bike sharing in the city is currently available thanks to Rekola, which plans to install 3,000 bikes around the city throughout 2016.

However, bike sharing company Homeport is currently testing an electric bike sharing system in Prague’s district of Karlin, where they have placed 16 charging stations.

If they win the right to operate the scheme, Prague could see 500 electric bikes placed around the city in addition to a fleet of traditional bikes, making it easier for cyclists to get up and down Prague’s hilly terrain.[Sources : The Jakarta Post,Thursday ,July 21, 2016 | by : AFP Relaxnews]

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